The German National Team could travel to the United States to face the United States Men’s National Team in a friendly next summer. It would pit the hosts of Euro 2024 against the co-hosts of the World Cup 2026. Furthermore, it would be the 12th all-time meeting between the two sides.
There is no confirmation on the date of any potential friendlies. Bundesliga commentator Derek Rae has reported that Germany head coach Hansi Flick is seriously considering a trip across the Atlantic Ocean in the summer of 2023. It seems all that is needed is a date confirmation. of the party
During June 2023, European teams qualify for Euro 2024. As hosts, Germany does not compete in the qualification process.
Instead, they have an automatic spot in the group stage. At the same time, there is no major competition scheduled for the United States in June 2023. So the schedule presents an opportunity for Germany to play a decent US team that reached the Round of 16 in the Cup. World Cup 2022. Germany could not match that feat in their World Cup run.
Germany and the United States on the verge of the friendlies of summer of 2023
Therefore, a friendly between Germany and the USA would be a welcome sight in the coming summer. Germany wants to seek as much exposure to strong sides as they can. Of course, the United States is not as talented or strong as potential Euro 2024 foes such as France, England, Italy or Portugal. Still, the United States gives Germany practice.
As stated, there is no set date. There is also no location. Rather, these are simply rumors of a potential friendly that Germany are eyeing in preparation for their Euro 2024 hosting duties.
For the United States, friendlies against European rivals is exactly what this team needs to take the next step. Also, Germany is a team that the United States is somewhat familiar with. In 2014, the Germans defeated the Americans en route to their fourth World Cup title. However, on either side of that, the two teams played in friendlies. Interestingly, the United States won both friendlies.
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